Golden Gate Canyon State Park
The park entrance is 1.5 miles from Black Hawk. 100 campsites. Camping fee: electric $36; primitive $18 per night. Day-use fee: Daily vehicle pass $12-$17. Hours: Day use, 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. Golden Gate Canyon State Park is a state park in Gilpin County, Colorado.
Golden Gate Canyon State Park map
Golden Gate Canyon State Park boundary from USGS PAD-US or the managing agency, simplified for display. Not for navigation or legal boundaries.
Fire restrictions
Agency fire restriction orders for this unit are not tracked here yet. Restrictions change with the season, so check the current orders before any campfire, stove or target shooting.
County and local burn bans may also apply on private, state, or county land nearby. On federal land, follow the land manager's order; off it, follow the strictest county or local rule that applies. When both touch your trip, obey both.
Common questions
- Golden Gate Canyon State Park has 100 developed campsites. Camping fee: electric $36; primitive $18 per night. Sites can be reserved in advance. Reservations via cpwshop.com or 1-800-244-5613, up to six months ahead (as of September 30, 2026). Stays are limited to 14 days in any 28-day period.
- Entry to Golden Gate Canyon State Park: Daily vehicle pass $12-$17. Hours: Day use, 5 a.m. to 10 p.m.
- No, day use at Golden Gate Canyon State Park does not need a reservation; pay the entry fee on arrival.
- Golden Gate Canyon State Park is 1.5 miles from Black Hawk.
- Yes, Golden Gate Canyon State Park has electric hookups.
- Electric hookups available. RV dump station on site. Showers available. Flush restrooms.
- Visitor Center: Mon.-Sun. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Campground Office: Mon.-Sun. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m (as of September 30, 2026).
- Yes, dogs are allowed at Golden Gate Canyon State Park.
Before you go
Golden Gate Canyon State Park is 1.5 miles from Black Hawk.
Day use needs no reservation; pay the entry fee on arrival.
- Electric hookups available
- RV dump station on site
- Showers available
- Flush restrooms
Camping at Golden Gate Canyon State Park
Golden Gate Canyon State Park has 100 developed campsites. Camping fee: electric $36; primitive $18 per night. Sites can be reserved in advance. Reservations via cpwshop.com or 1-800-244-5613, up to six months ahead (as of September 30, 2026). Stays are limited to 14 days in any 28-day period.
What to see
- Historic site Visitor center Mentioned in Wikipedia park article
- State park Designation in agency park name
Public lands next to Golden Gate Canyon State Park
- National forestArapaho and Roosevelt National Forests is 1.9 miles away, straight line between the two boundaries.
Measured between the units' boundaries as mapped in USGS PAD-US. Distances are straight line, not driving.
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